Fine & specialty chemicals cover the manufacture of specialty products used in everything from adhesives, sealants and coatings to pharmaceuticals, detergents and electronic goods.

Highly complex with a huge portfolio of patented technologies, this sector is under growing pressure to meet increasingly stringent safety and environmental regulations and hone competitiveness, particularly as more and more fine chemicals are evolving into commodities.

Manufacturers are challenged to constantly innovate in the search for environmentally cleaner reactions and smart solutions to highly specialised problems. Our gas-enabled technologies can help fine & specialty chemical players meet these challenges.

Driving Innovation with the Latest Gas Applications

Committed to enhancing production operations and improving quality and safety, we foster close ties with our customers in the fine & specialty business. Gas-enabled technologies can open up new areas of innovation, improve chemical handling, reduce variable and fixed costs, and boost the level of process automation.

In addition, we can help our customers meet increasingly stringent environmental targets with the latest gas innovations. For instance, gases can replace strong and hazardous acids or other harmful chemicals.

Our industrial and specialty gases are available in cylinder or bulk form. You may also have the option of pipeline delivery or on-site production for larger volumes. For your peace of mind, our trained experts can also manage your gas installation.

Our expertise will bring you quality and environmental benefits in the following areas in particular: